By now it is perhaps no secret that Valencia is a much loved city among Italians. 0.6% of the population of Valencia is Italian, or in other words, 15,733 people. Among so many transalpine people, we can surely find the restaurants in Valencia of which they are proud.
In addition, we have asked our Italian sources to find out precisely which are the best Italian restaurants in Valencia. And as you well know, they are not all there are, nor are they all there are.
This article also closes the circle of Italian restaurants in Valencia, which we have already told you about. For example, the best pizzerias the best fresh pasta restaurants o the best piadinas that you can try in Valencia.
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La Pappardella
A good option to taste the best of Italian gastronomy if you are in the historic center of Valencia is La Pappardella. This restaurant is located in a privileged enclave, a few meters from the Cathedral and the Micalet. Its specialty is pasta, served al dente, and typical dishes from different Italian regions since 1997 in Valencia.
Now you can also enjoy dishes such as piadina or rigatoni al gorgonzola e tartufo with a complete tasting menu for both lunches and dinners.
📍 Bordadores Street, 5.
Santa Rita
Authentic Italian cuisine in the center of Valencia. A restaurant with a classic air that takes us to the most original Italian cuisine. You will see Valencian personalities parading through its premises, as it is well known his Instagram account. One of the best Italians of the moment in Valencia.
📍 Calle Zurradores 10, Valencia.
Piero Ronconi – Fresh Pasta
This place in Valencia is a real discovery because here you can order fresh pasta to take away made to order by its owner, Piero Ronconi, an Italian chef based in Valencia. As you can see, from the kitchen to the plate in a matter of minutes.
📍 C. del Mar, 60.
Osteria Vino e Cucina
One of our favorites. We have already told you about your fresh pasta but we also highlight its attention and family atmosphere. Like being in an osteria in Bologna without leaving Valencia.
📍 Carrer de Pere III el Gran, 12.
The Pentola
It is also an Italian osteria specializing in fresh pasta, made by themselves every day. Its menu exudes authentic Italian cuisine. You will find it in Benimaclet.
📍 Carrer de Vicente Barrera Cambra.
La Forcola
This small pizzeria in the Botànic neighborhood is one of the best representatives of Italian cuisine in Valencia. Its great attraction is pasta, with multiple recipes that combine Italian and Spanish products, such as the rigatoni with ham that you see in the photo. Special mention for their pizzas to economic prices and elaborated in a wood-fired oven.
📍 Carrer de Borrull, 29.
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The reference pizzeria in Russafa since 2008. This small restaurant works with Italian products and offers 24 different recipes, from the simplest to the most delicious, in three different sizes. A safe bet in the center of Valencia.
📍 Carrer de Cadis, 21.
San Tommaso
A classic, and perhaps the best Italian restaurant in Valencia. It is known as “the little Italy of the center of Valencia” and is located in the neighborhood of La Seu. In addition to a varied and excellent gastronomic proposal, they are committed to delicious Italian wines, with more than 250 references with D.O. from different Italian, national and international regions.
📍 Carrer de la Corretgeria, 37.
L’Angolo der Grillo
Roman cuisine in Valencia. This restaurant offers typical dishes of the Italian city and the southeast of the country. Rigatoni alla Zozzona, carbonara or Bucatini all’amatriciana are some of the dishes you can try in this small space in Carmen.
📍 Carrer de Santa Teresa, 23.
Imprints
Near the Ruzafa Market we found Improntas, a Sardinian cuisine restaurant. Here you will be able to try recipes that are not so common in peninsular Italy. As a good island cuisine, it works with seafood, which is incorporated into the pasta or served as a main dish. The place to feast on pasta and seafood without leaving Valencia.
📍 Pl. del Baró de Cortés, 22.